Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling responds to Real Madrid transfer interest

Raheem Sterling hinted he hopes to play for Real Madrid in the future. The player has been linked with a move to the La Liga giants. UEFA handed down a two-year European suspension for breaking FFP regulations. Following the news, Real Madrid have reportedly prepared a summer move for the winger, who is valued at £180 million. Sterling contracted to City until 2023. In an interview with Spanish outlet AS, Sterling was asked if he would one day like to play for Madrid and responded: "How do I answer that one? Is the camera live or is it just taking pictures? "No one knows what the future will hold. I am a player and I am always open to challenges but right now my challenge is at Manchester City. In the future, hopefully, who knows..." Questioned about speculation linking him with a move to the Bernabeu, Sterling said: "It’s something that you see all the time, but I’m a City player and I’m enjoying it at the moment, even if things haven’t gone quite planned in the league. "We now have a massive opportunity in the Champions League but I keep saying Real Madrid is a fantastic club, there’s lovely weather but I keep saying that I am quite happy at City." He added: "Right now I’m at City and I’m really happy. But I say Real Madrid are a fantastic club, when you see the white shirt you know exactly what the club stands for, it’s massive. "But at the same time, I have a contract with City now and I have to respect this. But it’s a fantastic club." Whether the Champions League ban will affect Sterling’s decision, remains unclear. However, City are taking their case to the CAS (the Court of Arbitration for Sport) in a bid to get the decision overturned. Source: MEN Join us on Telegram!

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